Exploring Our Solar System
Science
Year 7
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Exploring Our Solar System
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1.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
[1 mark]AMars
BVenus
CJupiter
DSaturn
2.
True or False: Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
[1 mark]3.
True or False: Jupiter is the smallest planet in our Solar System.
[1 mark]4.
List the planets in our Solar System in order starting from the one closest to the Sun.
[2 marks]1
2
3
4
5
5.
What is the main component of the Sun?
[1 mark]6.
Explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet in our Solar System.
[2 marks]7.
Calculate the gravitational force between two planets using the formula: F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2. Assume G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2, m1 = 5.97 × 10^24 kg, m2 = 4.87 × 10^24 kg, and r = 1.5 × 10^11 m.
[3 marks]8.
Match the following celestial bodies with their characteristics:
[3 marks]1. Mars
2. Jupiter
3. Venus
AHottest planet in our Solar System
BKnown as the Red Planet
CLargest planet in our Solar System
9.
Fill in the blank: The _________ is the star at the center of our Solar System.
[1 mark]10.
Describe the process of nuclear fusion in the Sun and its importance to life on Earth.
[6 marks]11.
What is the asteroid belt and where is it located?
[1 mark]12.
Which planet has the most moons in our Solar System?
[1 mark]AMars
BEarth
CJupiter
DSaturn
13.
What is the main difference between a planet and a star?
[1 mark]14.
Identify the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.
[1 mark]15.
Which planet is known for its prominent rings?
[1 mark]AMars
BEarth
CJupiter
DSaturn
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